To give these bites even more staying power, I added my new favorite protein powder from my friends at Bob’s Red Mill. This product is new to me but after using it for several weeks in smoothies, pancakes and more – I am a huge fan. Not only does it taste delicious (reminds me of malted powder) but it is unsweetened and has just 1 g of sugar per serving. Most brands out there have 6 g or more.

To create the perfect texture and consistency, I decided to pulse the ingredients in a food processor until finely chopped. Melted coconut oil and all natural honey are folded in before they are rolled into portable energy bites.

I love stashing them in my car for a post-workout snack or in my laptop bag when I’m working from a coffee shop. It’s a great way to avoid temptation and keep me satisfied until dinner.

Liz, I love it that you are putting protein powder into snacks like this. I would still probably put in a little more to up the protein level, but these would definitely be worth making. Almond joy, mounds… Yum!

I made these tonight, using 5 scoops of chocolate Designer Whey, and cutting back a little bit on the almonds. I had to add more liquid (used about ½ cup water, not measured, just added enough to make the dough stick together). You would have loved the mess my kitchen and I were in by the time I got through. I washed my hands in my dishwater and had to change the dishwater… Using the flavored whey made them come out a bit too sweet for me, so next time I would use the unflavored whey which has no sweetener. My husband is out refereeing tonight, so I had plenty of time to play in the kitchen. We’ll see how he likes the surprise tomorrow.

First of all, I am one of those “hangry” people…no food + me = crabby! Second, I love Almonds Joys, so these energy bites are sounding pretty darn awesome. Third, I need to try that protein powder. Love all of this!

I had no idea BRM made protein powder. I’ve actually been looking for some protein to add to my smoothies, but didn’t really know which kind to buy or where to start with it. I ALWAYS trust BRM because they’ve never let me down, so I think I’ll just keep my eye out for this now. And I’m with you – Almond Joy all the things. Except that I also buy a big bag of Almond Joy’s “for the trick or treaters” each year and then fake act surprised when kids don’t like coconut. Oops, looks like I have to eat them now. I have no choice, clearly.

Just wondering – I don’t like whey-based protein. How might this recipe work with a chocolate-flavored plant-based protein powder? Do you think if I used 3/4C of that instead of the 1/2C BRM and 1/4C Cocoa powder it would work? I would love to try these!